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Jim Combs
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 Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:58 pm Post subject: Engine order blues |
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good point!
The mag is old and WHEN it fails I will most likely add a second Lightspeed.
Do you start with both ignitions(Since they both go to 0 degree timing on start) or just on one?
Jim C
N312F
On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)> wrote:
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Personally, I have the Lightspeed plasma III at 800 hours and
I'm very happy. But, I would wouldn't really recommend mixing
and matching electronic ignitions. I think if you want to
go E-Mag once they ship, you're better off replacing
BOTH and going with dual. I have the mag because it's a
simple backup, but if you went 1 LSE + 1 E-Mag, you could
potentially end up with 2 very different advance curves,
so I'd think you're better off doing it other ways.
Either keep the LSE and Mag, or get another LSE, or drop
both of what you have and go with and E-Mag/P-Mag combo
of some sort.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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Nicholscatoauto(at)aol.co
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:04 am Post subject: Engine order blues |
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My used engine came with LASER ignition system installed. Does anyone have any experience with this system as I am not flying yet and do plan on using it. I believe it is electronic with mag backup.
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On Dec 9, 2011, at 12:18 PM, Jim Combs <jiminlexky(at)gmail.com (jiminlexky(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]Good luck getting PMags for a Lyc 540 as they do not exist. You options are to go with a Lightspeed electronic ignition or Mags.
Jim Combs
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msausen
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Location: Appleton, WI USA
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:25 pm Post subject: Engine order blues |
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Tell them that I recommended the light speed and you'll get an even more animated response! Seriously though, great family to deal with.
Michael
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On Dec 9, 2011, at 1:11 PM, "Michael Kraus" <n223rv(at)wolflakeairport.net> wrote:
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Let me know what Barrett says when you tell them you want to use Lightspeed.
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On Dec 9, 2011, at 1:34 PM, "Pascal" <rv10flyer(at)verizon.net> wrote:
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msausen
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:38 pm Post subject: Engine order blues |
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Klaus as a personality is a dick to deal with, that's why I was the last person that Barrett put a lightspeed on. Ignoring Klaus's personality his product is well proven. P/E Mag had TONS of problems when they came out that are well documented.
For every person that says they pulled their light speed there is probably 2-3 that pulled their p-mag. But that was then and they have improved their product greatly.
Bottom line, do your research and base your decision on history and performance not just the guy selling it. There is no place to pull over at 10,000 feet.
Michael
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On Dec 9, 2011, at 2:03 PM, "Carl Froehlich" <carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net> wrote:
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I would be amazed if any engine builder still endorses Lightspeed.
I replaced a dual Lightspeed install in my 8A with dual P-mags a few years
ago and an very pleased with the Pmags. If anyone is interested I'll send
my experience with Klaus and why I pulled his ignition out off my plane off
line.
Just got a note from Brad at eMag - providing some confidence on his
shipping me the two 6 cylinder units in the near future. The plane is
painted and I'm now in the final panel wire and bolt on phase so I'm hopeful
the timing works.
Carl
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glastar(at)gmx.net
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| Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:59 am Post subject: Engine order blues |
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Hi Jeff,
it's less advanced then all the other electronic ignition systems and it
is certified. I'm running it with great success on a 320 in my current
flying Glastar, using LOP and I'm happy with it. Just make sure the box
itself is very well protected against moisture, a friend of mine had an
issue his plane sitting in the outside heavy rain and then water
dropping into the box.
There is a special box for timing needed and with a serial cable you can
get directly at the status of the box. No timing curves to choose.
Standard rebuilt for maintenance as they have one standard magneto.
In case you don't want to keep it, drop me an email please glastar at
gmx dot net
Thanks
Werner
On 10.12.2011 16:09, Jeff Nichols wrote:
| Quote: | My used engine came with LASER ignition system installed. Does anyone
have any experience with this system as I am not flying yet and do plan
on using it. I believe it is electronic with mag backup.
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